Tue, Mar 26th 2013 09:45 am
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is launching a slate of events focused on the breakthroughs in visual effects, beginning with a special advance screening of "Jurassic Park 3D" on April 2, and concluding with an exploration of the groundbreaking VFX techniques used in "Life of Pi" on May 6.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 09:40 am
The Queen City Roller Girls presents "Happy Days" roller derby bout on Saturday, March 30, at 7:30 p.m., at Rainbow Rink in North Tonawanda.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 09:40 am
CBS Sports and Turner Sports' exclusive live coverage of the 2013 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship across TBS, CBS, TNT and truTV is averaging a 6.3/14 overnight rating/share, the highest rating for the opening week of the NCAA Tournament in 23 years, when the tournament expanded to its current format, according to Nielsen metered market ratings.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 09:35 am
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the ABC Television Network have announced the dates for the 86th and 87th Oscar presentations. The 86th and 87th Academy Awards will air live on ABC on "Oscar Sunday," March 2, 2014, and "Oscar Sunday," Feb. 22, 2015, respectively.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 09:30 am
On Monday, the State Senate overwhelmingly passed legislation that increases the penalty level for killing or injuring a police dog to a Class D felony. This legislation was sponsored by Sen. George D. Maziarz.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 09:25 am
The Women of the Moose, Lower Niagara, recently presented a donation to the Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence. The funds will be used to provide hair-styling services to residents in need.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 09:10 am
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month - both nationally and in Niagara County. To commemorate this month, Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara program participant Laura Welder and her mom, Jen, of Youngstown, accepted a proclamation from the Niagara County Legislature.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 09:10 am
The Buffalo Sabres have announced a new campaign aimed at preventing bullying by educating and spreading awareness of its harmful effects to children and young adults in Western New York. The campaign, which is a partnership between the Sabres and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children/New York Regional Office, is comprised of a series of anti-bullying videos featuring Sabres players, and two educational events in April and May that will further spread the anti-bullying message of the campaign.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 09:00 am
Historical Association of Lewiston Museum Director Pam Hauth shows off the professional-grade time capsule that arrived Monday.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 08:55 am
Congressman Brian Higgins is inviting students to participate in the annual congressional art competition, "An Artistic Discovery."
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 08:45 am
Tourism industry professionals are invited to gather at the Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls from May 1 to 3 for the annual "I Love New York" Empire State Tourism Conference, hosted by the New York State Travel & Vacation Association and the New York State Department of Economic Development, Division of Tourism (I Love New York).
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 08:40 am
Opening day for trout and salmon fishing is April 1, with high, cold water and icy banks and streambeds anticipated, which could make for a dangerous early season angling - particularly in northern areas of the state, said Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 08:35 am
New York State Bar Association President Seymour W. James Jr. has created a special committee to examine problems that formerly incarcerated individuals face upon release from prison or jail and the kind of services needed to help them lead productive lives.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2013 08:35 am
On Monday, the New York State Senate passed "Alix's Law," sponsored by Sen. Patrick M. Gallivan, R-C-I-Elma, to close a legal loophole and hold intoxicated drivers accountable for leaving the scene of an accident.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2013 04:15 pm
Town Hall, an upscale bistro in Lewiston, opened during the USA Today/Rand McNally "Best of the Road" mega food tour last June. The addition gave us all yet another option for dining on Center Street.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2013 10:40 am
The Monday after Thanksgiving, the lights went out on "Revolution."
Fans of the freshman NBC action-adventure have been in the dark - much like the characters on the show - and unsure about what the future holds for Charlie, Danny, Miles and Monroe. Tonight, the Peacock Network fires the power back up, bringing "Revolution" back for the first of 10 new episodes in a row.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2013 09:30 am
Plans have been revealed for the Historic Lewiston Jazz Festival's annual fundraiser.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2013 07:00 am
Four area schools have teamed up to raise money for Niagara Hospice in the "Homerun for Hospice" tournament, to be held April 9-10. Varsity and junior varsity baseball teams from Lew-Port, Wilson, Depew and Starpoint will compete on the field and off to raise money for Hospice.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2013 07:00 am
On May 1, marketing and sales managers, CEOs, webmasters and information technology specialists will have the opportunity to learn about search engine optimization in 2013 from SEO expert and national speaker Brian Bluff. Compu-Mail and the Niagara USA Chamber will cosponsor the seminar, which will detail how SEO works, how it has evolved, and how to use this knowledge to improve website effectiveness.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2013 07:00 am
Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue hosts a volunteer/foster meeting on Tuesday, April 16, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Lewiston Public Library, 305 S. Eighth St., in the community room. Heart of Niagara's directors, along with Dr. Kristen Ruest from the Village Vet of Lewiston, will be in attendance to answer questions about fostering, animal care and other volunteer opportunities.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2013 07:00 am
Dave Ruch and The Canal Street String Band will perform in concert on Saturday, April 13, at 7 p.m. at Youngstown First Presbyterian Church, 100 Church St.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2013 07:00 am
The Town of Lewiston Senior Center will hold its annual "Spring Dance" on Tuesday, April 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. at 4361 Lower River Road. Entertainment will be by Second Time Around.
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Sat, Mar 23rd 2013 12:00 pm
Trustees in the Village of Lewiston said Monday it's their intention to not raise taxes in the 2013-14 budget; Tennis center to be built at WTS.
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Sat, Mar 23rd 2013 10:45 am
Four chefs from Delaware, New York and Pennsylvania received Cutting Edge Awards from the American Culinary Federation, the nation's premier organization of professional chefs, at the 2013 Northeast Regional Conference held at Turning Stone Resort Casino.
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Sat, Mar 23rd 2013 10:45 am
Congressman Chris Collins, NY-27, has joined the auto industry pension task force for the 113th Congress. Made up of members of the House of Representatives from both political parties, the group works to bring attention to the issues related to the termination of Delphi salaried retiree pensions.
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Sat, Mar 23rd 2013 10:35 am
Sharing their time and talents, St. Peter R.C. School students, under the direction of art teacher Erika Conti, created 116 Easter baskets in art class. The pre-K through grade 8 students donated the filled baskets to Heart & Soul.
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Sat, Mar 23rd 2013 07:00 am
Ransomville Rural Retirees will meet on Thursday, April 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Ransomville Volunteer Fire Co. firehall, 2525 Youngstown-Lockport Road.
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Sat, Mar 23rd 2013 07:00 am
Youngstown First Presbyterian Church announces an Easter sunrise service will take place on Easter Sunday, March 31, at 6:30 a.m. at Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown. Residents are invited to join area churches in a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus.
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Sat, Mar 23rd 2013 07:00 am
The Lewiston Porter Board of Education meeting Tuesday night was an evening of ups and downs.
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Sat, Mar 23rd 2013 07:00 am
Bill and Jean Siddall (pictured) have been chosen by the Town of Porter Supervisor Merton K. Wiepert as the recipients of the 2013 Town of Porter Citizen of the Year award. The couple leads an active schedule of community service, dedicated to making this area of Niagara County a great place to live.
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Sat, Mar 23rd 2013 07:00 am
Step back in time to a period of refinement, elegance, and of course good social etiquette. The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum's 11th annual Victorian tea is a way to enjoy food and friendship while learning more about this fascinating part of America's past.
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Fri, Mar 22nd 2013 05:50 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins released the following statement Friday:
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Fri, Mar 22nd 2013 04:35 pm
Congressman Chris Collins, NY-27, issued the following statement Friday regarding the FAA's decision to keep the Niagara Falls tower open:
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Fri, Mar 22nd 2013 04:30 pm
With spring steadily approaching, the Niagara Falls Country Club already has a sense of being in full swing. Granted, golf season is a little ways off, but stop by on a Wednesday or Friday night and see if you can tell the difference. Our Wednesday "Happy Hour" events continue to draw large crowds with live entertainment and drink specials.
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Fri, Mar 22nd 2013 04:30 pm
The UB Theatre & Dance Department at the University at Buffalo will present Zodiaque Dance Ensemble, "Spring!" on April 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m., and April 20 and 21 at 2 p.m., in the Black Box Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
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Fri, Mar 22nd 2013 04:25 pm
Town of Wilson Supervisor Joseph Jastrzemski welcomed Congressman Chris Collins and State Sen. George Maziarz to the Wilson Town Hall on Friday to urge their support of proposed dredging legislation regarding harbor maintenance of the Wilson Harbor.
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Fri, Mar 22nd 2013 04:25 pm
CBS Sports and Turner Sports' exclusive second round coverage of the 2013 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship across TBS, CBS, TNT and truTV on Thursday, March 21, averaged an overnight household rating/share of 5.8/14, the highest rating for the first Thursday of the NCAA Tournament in 22 years.
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Fri, Mar 22nd 2013 04:25 pm
Rajinder Pal Singh Bajwa, M.D., is joining the medical staff at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. His appointment was announced Friday by Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Vijay Bojedla, M.D.
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Fri, Mar 22nd 2013 03:45 pm
Looking to fill up your Easter baskets with the kids this weekend? Hop on down to any of these fun-filled events to kick-off your Easter festivities.
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Fri, Mar 22nd 2013 03:45 pm
Lewiston-Porter Partners in Education will hold its next meeting on Monday, March 25, at 7 p.m. in the high school library. Featured speaker that evening will be Col. Lance Dickinson, USAF (retired), who serves as senior aerospace science instructor for the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps.
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